How can I make the blondie base more like a baked cake?

You can dehydrate the pressed base for a couple of hours or use your oven at its lowest temperature to achieve a more baked-cake like texture.

Can I prepare the sweet cream cheese icing in advance?

Yes, the icing will be more flavorful if you let it sit for a day or two, but it can certainly be used right away after blending.

What can I substitute for coconut oil in the white orange drizzle?

The recipe suggests using cacao butter as an alternative to melted coconut oil for the white orange drizzle.

How long do the Cranberry Bliss Bars need to chill before serving?

The assembled bars need to set for a few hours in the fridge after the drizzle is applied before they are firm enough to enjoy.

What if I don't have agave nectar for the sweet cream cheese icing?

You can substitute 1/2 cup of dates for the agave nectar in the sweet cream cheese icing mixture.

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Cranberry Bliss Bars

Name: Cranberry Bliss Bars
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8 large triangles
Ingredients: Blondie cake base; 1 cup oats; 1 cup buckwheat groats; 1 cup dates; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional); Sweet cream cheese icing; 1 cup cashews; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (more or less); 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil; 1/3 cup agave nectar (or 1/2 cup dates); White orange drizzle & cranberries; 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or cacao butter); 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon stevia, if desired (to sweeten and thicken); 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon orange zest

EE By: Emily von Euw

Author Bio

Emily von Euw is the creator of the award-winning recipe blog, This Rawsome Vegan Life,... Read More

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Sliced Cranberry Bliss Bars with a creamy white icing, topped with dried cranberries and orange zest, on a serving plate.

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